Castrol SYNTEC and Funkmaster Flex Partner on New Reality TV Show
National radio and TV personality Funkmaster Flex has extended his exclusive partnership with BP Lubricants USA, Inc. and its Castrol SYNTEC brand to produce a new reality TV series "Castrol SYNTEC Car Wars." The show debuts April 1, 2007 and showcases four car show enthusiasts in a six-week race to customize their vehicles.
ContiTech Recommends Regular Timing Belt Checks
When the weather changes – regardless of the season – it’s time to check the timing belts under your hood, says ContiTech’s Power Transmission Group. With that in mind, ContiTech suggests routinely checking timing belts will minimize breakdowns and save money.
Mitch Schneider: ‘But, Daddy … I Swear I Wasn’t Speeding’
It must have been quite a sight – me sitting behind the counter staring at the computer screen, looking at the digital images, shaking my head in disbelief. After all, it isn’t every day you see a fairly late-model vehicle with the entire bottom of the undercarriage torn away. But, then again, I knew it was going to be ugly when one of my techs stuck his head in the office door and quietly said, "Hey, boss! You’d better come out here and take a look at this … Oh, yeah, and bring the digital!"
Gunning for Your Customers: OE Dealerships are Putting More Emphasis on Service Over Sales
It’s no secret that new car sales have slowed in recent months. In fact, new car and light truck predictions for 2007 estimate a flat market over the next year. So be prepared. Dealerships will be using their parts and service departments as a means to generate revenue and profits. And to do that, they will need to compete for your customers.
Engine Tech Tip: Measuring Blowby
You’ve built an engine exactly the same as the last engine, but the power seems to be down 10 to 20 horsepower on the dyno. Could it be excessive blowby because of a ring sealing problem? One way to find out is to measure crankcase blowby.
Mitch’s World: But, Daddy… I Swear I Wasn’t Speeding’
It must have been quite a sight — me sitting behind the counter staring at the computer screen, looking at the digital images, shaking my head in disbelief. After all, it isn’t every day you see a fairly late-model vehicle with the entire bottom of the undercarriage torn away. But, then again, I knew it
TDI Driveability: Carbon Plugging of the Intake System
Volkwagen has been selling diesel-powered cars in the U.S. for almost 30 years. Turbocharged versions have been available for 25. That is a lot of experience and a testament to the development of a reliable, efficient and durable powerplant. The introduction and development of the TDI (turbocharged direct injection) brought the VW diesel into the
Directions: Gunning for Your Customers
OE Dealerships Are Putting More Emphasis on Service Over Sales It’s no secret that new car sales have slowed in recent months. In fact, new car and light truck predictions for 2007 estimate a flat market over the next year. So be prepared. Dealerships will be using their parts and service departments as a means
Mitch’s World: ‘But, Daddy… I Swear I Wasn’t Speeding’
It must have been quite a sight — me sitting behind the counter staring at the computer screen, looking at the digital images, shaking my head in disbelief. After all, it isn’t every day you see a fairly late-model vehicle with the entire bottom of the undercarriage torn away. But, then again, I knew it
Spark Source
Since the earliest days of the internal combustion engine, spark plugs have provided the ignition source for the air/fuel mixture. Over the years, spark plugs have gotten smaller, and the use of exotic metals in their electrodes has extended plug life to 100,000 miles or more. But the basic design of a spark plug really